Just A Crazy Idea Of Shield

[jadensoloman]

As the title imply, will it be cool?

Just imagine when you're surround and a few napalm or other heavy enemies bombarding you or your teammate are down using a shield to cover while others saving?

[ProjectKaeon]

wut

[AVEOX]

Have you seen Ninjas carrying shield? ever?

[FissionStorm]

Have you seen Ninjas carrying shield? ever?

No but 'tis an perplexing idea with a variety of applications from solo to support and crowd suppression. I love the idea of having the lancer shield, maybe not so much as a moddable, loadout piece, but maybe something that Tenno can snatch up off of the ground in mid-combat

[ProjectKaeon]

Volt Electric Shield

[jadensoloman]

Volt Electric Shield

I know you were going to said that. Edited November 14, 2013 by jadensoloman

[jadensoloman]

Hey, got another crazy idea. Put shield into gear slot and instead of using melee to guard how bout shield?

[neKroMancer]

I don't mind shield in this type of game. One good example is N7 Paladin from ME3MP. Good shield saves lives and bash baddies away.

 

However, it's kind of against the current theme of fast moving, mass murdering space Ninja. 

[nintega]

Have you seen Ninjas carrying shield? ever?

 

Ninjas are just a really sneaky kind of fighter. Which means they fight. They use their bodies, a variety of blades, as well as bows, I think, so a shield wouldn't be too far fetched for a ninja to use. Even if it's just a small buckler, that extra bit of protection could save their life when they're unable to dodge or parry.

 

Anyways, we're hardly traditional ninja. It's thousands of years into the future from when the ninja practice fizzled out, so I'm really shocked that the Tenno base so many things on it. I can hardly think of a reason why Tenno wouldn't craft some kind of hand held shield. However, with the combat system the way it is now, and how simple melee combat is, I doubt a small buckler or reinforced arm guard meant for split second parrying would fit in too well. So here's my suggestion:

 

Make the shield a melee weapon, of course. Have the shield either shift into a compact form when not in use, perhaps placed on the small of the back like where the Fang sit while sheathed, or alternatively, have it be at full size at all times, and protect the user's blindside, or wherever the opposite direction of where they're aiming is. An even better idea, have it sit as a compact thing on the Tenno's forearm, so it can simply extend when needed. Then, make the melee attack a short combo that makes the enemy stagger backwards, or even just a single strike that deals Forcefield damage, for ragdolling, though make it have a relatively long swing time, so it can't be spammed too much. Make it hit multiple targets, maybe just three, so it can be used when the Tenno is too crowded. Then, the charge attack can be raising the shield for a few seconds, able to be cancelled by gunfire or other actions except sprinting and jumping, that blocks damage from the front. Also, I think that the shield should be big, almost as tall as the Tenno themself, if only for appearance's sake. Make charge mods affect the length or even the strength of the shield block, so it can handle more damage before being put away. You won't have the shield out at all times, trying to be a slow-moving fortress, instead, it'll be used for critical moments, when the incoming damage is too much and needs to be redirected, or the impending stagger or knockdown would result in a death, letting it keep up with the fast-paced gameplay.

[Wallace24]

Sanctuary!

 

but to be fair, napalms tear up the sentinel's sanctuary

[jadensoloman]

Ninjas are just a really sneaky kind of fighter. Which means they fight. They use their bodies, a variety of blades, as well as bows, I think, so a shield wouldn't be too far fetched for a ninja to use. Even if it's just a small buckler, that extra bit of protection could save their life when they're unable to dodge or parry.

 

Anyways, we're hardly traditional ninja. It's thousands of years into the future from when the ninja practice fizzled out, so I'm really shocked that the Tenno base so many things on it. I can hardly think of a reason why Tenno wouldn't craft some kind of hand held shield. However, with the combat system the way it is now, and how simple melee combat is, I doubt a small buckler or reinforced arm guard meant for split second parrying would fit in too well. So here's my suggestion:

 

Make the shield a melee weapon, of course. Have the shield either shift into a compact form when not in use, perhaps placed on the small of the back like where the Fang sit while sheathed, or alternatively, have it be at full size at all times, and protect the user's blindside, or wherever the opposite direction of where they're aiming is. An even better idea, have it sit as a compact thing on the Tenno's forearm, so it can simply extend when needed. Then, make the melee attack a short combo that makes the enemy stagger backwards, or even just a single strike that deals Forcefield damage, for ragdolling, though make it have a relatively long swing time, so it can't be spammed too much. Make it hit multiple targets, maybe just three, so it can be used when the Tenno is too crowded. Then, the charge attack can be raising the shield for a few seconds, able to be cancelled by gunfire or other actions except sprinting and jumping, that blocks damage from the front. Also, I think that the shield should be big, almost as tall as the Tenno themself, if only for appearance's sake. Make charge mods affect the length or even the strength of the shield block, so it can handle more damage before being put away. You won't have the shield out at all times, trying to be a slow-moving fortress, instead, it'll be used for critical moments, when the incoming damage is too much and needs to be redirected, or the impending stagger or knockdown would result in a death, letting it keep up with the fast-paced gameplay.

I love guys like you, at least giving a useful comment. Other topic I post they just like to pour a bucket of water

[immolator1001]

Hey search "shield" before you post someone makes one of these threads daily...

[jadensoloman]

K, got another idea, combing sword and shield together, like the gunblade in final fantasy

[STYXOR]

K, got another idea, combing sword and shield together, like the gunblade in final fantasy

a cool concept, but the gunblade analogy - NEVER!

[TenkoTenko]

again

[JackPrime]

I believe Ninjas use other ninjas as shields

[Chunkymatej]

if ayone saw Elysium, Kruger had sth that looked like volts' shield and it would pop up from some lightsaber-handle-stick-thingie. this would be ideal for a gear slot.

the thing could have a limited amount of damage it can absorb for each use (say 1000?), to prevent spamming

 

crappy pics:

http://timsfilmreviews.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/elysium-kruger_s-shield-part-1.jpg

http://timsfilmreviews.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/elysium-kruger_s-shield-part-2.jpg

[Tulzscha]

Moved to the proper section.

[isolono]

are you talking about a riot shield

[Freelancer27]

Have you seen Ninjas carrying shield? ever?

Should've been a Buckler or Targe.

 

Which both are small shields (merely three times as tall as the diameter of a wrist) that can be carried around by Ninjas.